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THE WONDERS OF LIFE

L.O: To expand vocabulary related to life and its wonders.

Infinity Week - B2

Lesson One

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Watch the video - with no sound.

What might happen? Make your prediction.....GO!

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Now watch again -

Were you correct?

(10 mins)

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(10 mins)

Whole group discussion -

What is the meaning of life?

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Watch the video and discuss each point.

Pick one idea that you feel is the best explanation of the meaning of life.

Try to convince each other that your idea is the best.

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Can you use examples from your own life?

(10 mins)

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Philosophical? -

(what does this mean?)

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Let’s just think about this!

(5 mins)

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If you were to ask a philosophical question about the meaning of life to any famous person in the world, who would it be, what would it be and why?

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Write 5 interesting questions, then mingle and ask your questions to each other.

(15 mins)

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Feedback

Vocabulary

Grammar

Pronunciation

Any questions?

(10 mins)

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The Wonders of Life....

    • Natural Wonders
    • Human achievements
    • Everyday Miracles

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Lesson two...

Work in 3 groups to find examples of each of these.

Discuss with the rest of the class.

Make a list on the board.

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(15 mins)

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Definitions:

Can you find the meaning of these words and use them in a sentence.

Then swap with a partner and check your answers.

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    • Consciousness
    • Evolution
    • Bio-diversity
    • Innovation
    • Resilience

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    • What is the most amazing natural wonder you have seen?
    • How do human achievements compare to natural wonders?

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Share and discuss your ideas.

(5 mins)

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WRITING EXERCISE-

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Write a short article on one of the following:

    • Describe a moment when you experienced one of the wonders of life.
    • Discuss how the wonders of life inspire you.
    • Compare and contrast a natural wonder with a human-made wonder.

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Prepare to read this out in class. (20 mins)

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Feedback

Vocabulary

Grammar

Pronunciation

Any questions?

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Who is this man and what does he do?

Watch the video and discuss.

Lesson 3

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David Attenborough is well known for his enthusiastic and dramatic television presenting skills. To do this and make it interesting, he must demonstrate a range of different emotions.

What emotions do you think you would need to give a presentation?

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Watch this video and see how many emotions you can remember.

Make a list.

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Project-

(20 mins)

Create a presentation - either video or just speaking in front of the class.

Present your views on the wonders or meaning of life.

Remember to use different emotions.

Be creative and have fun!!

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Feedback

Vocabulary

Grammar

Pronunciation

Any questions?

(10 mins)